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Planning commission outlines redistricting options, schedules public hearings ahead of 2027 municipal election

Tampa City Council · November 21, 2025
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Summary

Yasir Gonzalez of the Planning Commission presented four draft alternatives to rebalance city council districts, citing a current population range of 8.36% and a legal goal of 5%. The commission will hold open houses and two charter-required public hearings in February–March before forwarding a recommendation to the Supervisor of Elections and council.

Yasir Gonzalez, manager of economics, demographics and research for the Planning Commission, told the City Council the commission launched redistricting outreach Oct. 15 and will present four alternatives ahead of the 2027 municipal election. He said the commission’s public process will include open houses and at least two evening public hearings, "then March will be our second and final public hearing," followed by planning commission approval, proclamation by the Supervisor of Elections and a summer report back…

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